This NCSL report addresses ways that legislatures can increase citizen involvement and public confidence in the institution. Its emphasis is on the legislative institution, addressing issues such as transparency of the legislative process, access to the parliament, media relations, roles of organized interests and civic education.
National Conference of State Legislatures
NCSL provides nonpartisan support for state legislatures and individual legislators. Its website contains a variety of resources that could be valuable for engaging with legislative processes, including topical research, bill tracking, and educational information.
U.S. State Legislature Websites
Congress maintains a database of links to legislative websites in U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
DOE’s WAP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. It is the largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program in the United States.
U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP)
DOE’s SEP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. Its website includes information on the program and previously funded projects.
State Energy Offices and Organizations
DOE’s Federal Energy Management Program maintains a list of state energy offices and provides an overview of what they do.
National Association of State Energy Officials
NASEO is a national nonprofit association for governor-designated energy officials from each of the 56 states and territories. Its website provides a general summary of the roles and responsibilities of state energy offices, maintains a database of state energy plans, and contains information and resources on a variety of issues and policies relevant to state energy offices.
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Initial Comments on Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC’s Integrated Resource Plan
Comments filed by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Duke Energy’s 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Regulatory Commissions
NARUC maintains a database with key information about all state regulatory commissions and relevant federal organizations in the United States. In addition, it also has information about provincial regulatory commissions in Canada and select international agencies and associations.
Pathways to Integrating Customer Clean Energy Demand into Utility Planning
This paper explores the potential to create greater alignment between utilities and their customers. Specifically, it illustrates how IRP requirements and practices vary across states and utilities, including how they incorporate stakeholder input. It also breaks down the major steps and elements of IRPs to help customers understand how they can engage.